| Smothers Spins Shutout Against Rebels Wednesday, August 24th , 1887 Savannah Sycamores fans were pleased to see so many goose eggs up on the scoreboard as Jim Smothers blanked the Richmond Rebels, 1-0, at Capitol Park. Smothers stopped them on 5 hits while walking 3 and striking out 5.
"Once he gets in a groove, he can be dynamite," Sycamores skipper said. "He was on top of his game in this one."
In 26 starts this season, Smothers has rung up a 12-13 record and a 3.35 ERA. | | |